In this second English-language edition of one of his most notable works; Miguel León-Portilla explores the Maya Indians’ remarkable concepts of time. At the book’s first appearance Evon Z. Vogt; Curator of Middle American Ethnology in Harvard University; predicted that it would become "a classic in anthropology;" a prediction borne out by the continuing critical attention given to it by leading scholars.Like no other people in history; the ancient Maya were obsessed by the study of time. Their sages framed its cycles with tireless exactitude. Yet their preoccupation with time was not limited to calendrics; it was a central trait in their evolving culture.In this absorbing work León-Portilla probes the question; What did time really mean for the ancient Maya in terms of their mythology; religious thought; worldview; and everyday life? In his analysis of key Maya texts and computations; he reveals one of the most elaborate attempts of the human mind to penetrate the secrets of existence.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting insights into the role of evangelicals in world missionsBy Doug ErlandsonThe essays in "The Great Commission;" edited by Martin Klauber and Scott Menetsch; are an outgrowth of a conference that took place at the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2006. The essays are by scholars who are at the forefront of evangelical scholarship on Christian missions in general and its history in particular. These scholars include familiar names such as D.A. Carson; Timothy George; Erwin Lutzer; and Douglas Sweeney. The topics include such diverse subjects as "Protestant Missions in the Sixteenth Century" (Glenn Sunshine); "Evangelical Revival and the Missionary Awakening" (George); "Baptists and the Great Commission" (Thomas Nettles); "The Great Commission in Asia" (Richard Cook); and "Ongoing Imperative or World Mission" (Carson).As with many multi-author texts; some of these essays are more informative than are others; but all of them are well-written and contain information that will be of interest to those who have a desire to learn more about evangelicals and their role in world missions. I highly recommend this book to those interested in increasing their understanding of the topic.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy michael aaron hilliardLove it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerGood book for use in the online courses of Liberty University in Lynchburg VA.
